Palm Bay Police Ask for $6,000 to Handle Spike in Contested School Zone Camera Tickets

Palm Bay Police are requesting an additional $6,000 from City Council to manage a surge in contested speeding tickets issued by school zone cameras. The cameras, suspended in May due to technical issues and vendor concerns, have generated over $300,000 in fines. Increased court challenges are straining city resources, with police citing costs for hearings, legal coordination, and evidence review. Council has yet to decide on reactivating the cameras.